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Richard Serra opening tomorrow
Three exhibitions will be opened at Reykjavík Art Museum, Hafnarhús on Thursday 21 May at 5 p.m. Áfangar by Richard Serra, Process and Pretense Magnús Sigurðarson and bears;truths... by Kathy Clark.The exhibition Áfangar by Richard Serra( b. 1939) in Hafnarhús includes 19 drawings of the environmental work Áfangar made by Serra in 1990 at Viðey Island , in oil pastel on paper, and presented to…

HITTUMST | May 8th 2025
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Unveiling of the Artwork Slettireka at the Winter Lights Festival Opening
The Winter Lights Festival was formally opened yesterday with the unveiling of the artwork Slettireka (Busybody) by Halldór Eldjárn and Þórður Hans Baldursson. The Harpa façade was turned into a beautiful interactive canvas by participants.

MUSEUM NIGHT | Artist and Curator Talk
Artist Katrín Elvarsdóttir and Curator Bryndís Erla Hjálmarsdóttir give a talk on the exhibtion A Botanical Future at Hafnarhús.

MUSEUM NIGHT | Visit to Art Archives
What happens to the artworks when they are not being exhibited?

Winter orienteering on Museum Night
Pictures of winter-related items have been hidden in the library. WINTER prize draw on February 18th.

MUSEUM NIGHT | Artist talk with Finnur Arnar
Artist Finnur Arnar has set up camp in Ásmundarsafn and shares insights into his work in progress with visitors.

MUSEUM NIGHT | Artist Talk: Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir
Artist Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir gives an artist talk on her retrospective exhibition, Unspoken that opened at Kjarvalsstaðir in October 2025,

Christmas in Reykjavík: A Winter Welcome
Experience the magic of Christmas in Reykjavík - where twinkling lights, festive markets, and centuries-old traditions fill the city with warmth. Taste piparkökur and laufabrauð, join locals for jólahlaðborð, and hear the church bells ring in Christmas Eve. From cosy cafés to lively shopping streets and spectacular New Year’s fireworks, Reykjavík shines with winter wonder.

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